CHIPOLA COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
NSP 3285
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COURSE TITLE: / COURSE NUMBER:Foundations of Gerontology / NSP 3285
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an overview of the historical, social, psychological, cultural, and economical aspects of aging with implications for key current political, legal, and ethical issues related to nursing. 2 semester hours credit.
PREREQUISITES:
Acceptance in the Chipola College BSN program.
NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S): / Katherine Leigh, RN, MSN
Bldg Q, Rm 225
(850) 718-2434
DATE OF LATEST REVISION: / January 2010
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Social Gerontology 8th Edition, Hooyman, N. & Kiyak, H.A. (2008), Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
GRADING POLICIES:
The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and corresponding grading system:
A – 100 – 93
B – 92 – 83
C – 82 – 70
D – 69 – 60
F – 59 or less
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices.
The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR NSP 3285:
See Instructor’s first-day handout.
MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the Foundations of Gerontology course, BSN students should be prepared to:
1. Analyze the implications of the shifting demographics relating to aging.
2. Discuss the social, psychological, and cultural aspects of aging which influence ones role and function in every day life.
3. Discuss the potential impact of the aging community on the current political and economic environment.
4. Propose strategies to promote successful aging.
5. Discuss select issues related to the aging family.
6. Identify and analyze common legal and ethical issues commonly encountered by older adults and their families.
MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES:
Lecture, discussion, projects, selected readings, handouts, audio-visuals, and/or computer lab.
LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print, electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
Chipola’s website is located at www.chipola.edu.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
The Information Technology Center, located in the library, is equipped with computer workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE:
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
Chipola College expects regular attendance of all students. Students who are absent from classes for any reason other than official college activities must satisfy the instructor concerned that the absence was due to illness or other clearly unavoidable reasons. Otherwise, the student may suffer grade loss at the discretion of the instructor.
Chipola policy allows each instructor to specify in the course handout the attendance policy. It also allows the instructor to decide whether or not an absence is excusable and what affect the absence or tardy may have on the grade.
A student is allowed to repeat a course a maximum of three (3) times. On the third attempt a student (1) must bear the full cost of instruction, (2) cannot withdraw, and (3) must receive a grade.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor or department-specific attendance and withdrawal policy.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Chipola allows each instructor to specify in the instructor handout the makeup policy. Please see your first day handout for individual instructor policy.
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog, Student Governance section.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.
Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable accommodations.
For a list of Chipola’s College-Level Competencies, see www.chipola.edu
NSP 3285
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